How many grams is 1 pinch of cream of tartar?

1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.25 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pinches is 0.13 grams and 2 pinches is 0.5 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many pinches of cream of tartar is 0.25 grams?

0.25 grams of cream of tartar is 1 pinch. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pinches and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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How much is 1 pinch of cream of tartar?

1 pinch of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 0.25 grams, about 0.01 ounces. 0.5 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.13 grams and 2 pinches is 0.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A pinch here is 1/16 teaspoon, about 0.3 ml, the one-finger pinch held between thumb and forefinger. A pinch is not a standard measure and varies between cooks: some spoon sets and recipes use 1/8 teaspoon, roughly double. For anything that has to rise or set, weigh it instead of pinching. What is a pinch anyway →

Cream of tartar is a fine white powder left behind in wine barrels during fermentation, used in baking to stabilise egg whites, prevent sugar crystallisation, and activate baking soda. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream of tartar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 4 grams.

Cream of tartar is potent in small amounts. Even a quarter teaspoon makes a measurable difference to a meringue. Measuring by weight avoids the over-packing that comes with scooping, keeping results consistent.

Also known as

potassium bitartrate
potassium hydrogen tartrate

Baking powder contains cream of tartar as its acid component. If a recipe uses cream of tartar and baking soda together as a leavening pair, use the baking powder converter to find the right replacement amount. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is often paired with baking soda to create a leavening reaction. The baking soda converter covers gram and teaspoon conversions for the other half of the duo. See our Baking Soda (Bicarb) converter.

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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

Here are the most common cream of tartar conversions from pinches to grams.

Pinches	Grams
1 pinch	0.25 g
2 pinch	0.5 g
3 pinch	0.75 g
4 pinch	1 g
6 pinch	1.5 g
8 pinch	2 g
12 pinch	3 g

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cream of tartar from Pinch to other measurements.

pinch	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
1 pinch	0 cup	0.25 g	0.01 oz	0 cup (US)	0.02 tbsp	0.06 tsp
2 pinch	0 cup	0.5 g	0.02 oz	0 cup (US)	0.04 tbsp	0.13 tsp
3 pinch	0 cup	0.75 g	0.03 oz	0 cup (US)	0.06 tbsp	0.19 tsp
4 pinch	0.01 cup	1 g	0.04 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.08 tbsp	0.25 tsp
6 pinch	0.01 cup	1.5 g	0.05 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.13 tbsp	0.38 tsp
8 pinch	0.01 cup	2 g	0.07 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.17 tbsp	0.5 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 pinch of cream of tartar?: 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.25 grams, or 0.01 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.13 grams and 2 pinches is 0.5 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the cream of tartar converter
How many grams is 1 pinch of cream of tartar?: 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.25 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pinches is 0.13 grams and 2 pinches is 0.5 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 pinch cream of tartar in grams
How many pinches of cream of tartar is 0.25 grams?: 0.25 grams of cream of tartar is 1 pinch. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pinches and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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